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lower limit

[/ˈloʊ.ər ˈlɪm.ɪt/]
nounpl: lower limits
limite inferior
1. The minimum value or boundary that cannot be exceeded downward in a given range, scale, or set of values
The lower limit of the acceptable temperature range is 15 degrees Celsius.
O limite inferior da faixa de temperatura aceitável é 15 graus Celsius.
2. In mathematics, the smallest value that a function or variable can approach or reach
In this integral, the lower limit of integration is 0.
Nesta integral, o limite inferior de integração é 0.
3. A minimum threshold or constraint in a specification or requirement
The salary offer has a lower limit of $40,000 per year.
A oferta de salário tem um limite inferior de $40.000 por ano.
Synonyms
minimum limitbottom limitfloorinfimum
Antonyms
upper limitceilingmaximum limitsupremum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite inferior
standard usage in mathematics and technical contexts
São Paulo
limite mínimo
alternative used in business and commercial contexts
Portugal
limite inferior
standard usage, consistent with Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

set a lower limit
reach the lower limit
breach the lower limit
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